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Write a response that appropriately completes the request.

### Instruction:
Explain the concepet of a “worst case scenario”.

### Response:
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A worst case scenario is an extreme or unfavorable situation that could occur, such as when planning for worst case scenarios, it is often assumed that all possible combinations of events could lead to the worst possible outcome. Worst case scenarios are sometimes used to analyze the potential consequences of a decision or course of action. For example, a business might evaluate the potential costs and benefits of a certain strategy, and consider a worst case scenario in which the strategy turns out to be unsuccessful.